Meet Our Staff

Our instructional staff consists of qualified instructors, adjunct instructors, and student interns who are aspiring instructors. Together, we deliver the most intense and enjoyable training experience while ensuring the safety of our students is our number one priority. Our staff are professional rescuers who are mission tested experience

About The Owner

Trey Smith is the CEO of Rescue North Carolina LLC. Trey has served as a Fire Captain with the Charlotte Fire Department (NC) since 1987 and has served as a member of the NC USAR Task Force NCTF-3 for over 15 years. Capt. Smith is a Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society member where he graduated from the University of Maryland University College with honors with a B.S. in Fie Science and Public Fire Administration. In addition he also holds a A.A.S. Degree in Fire Protection Technology from Central Piedmont Community College.

"As the owner I take tremendous pride and ownership in the courses my company delivers. With every student who graduates reflects the quality of instruction. My commitment to you is to provide the highest quality and most challenging training opportunity for you and your organization.

My instructional mission is to train our students within the environment they are expected to perform. This includes providing courses in the some of the most extreme environments and under adverse weather conditions.

As an instructor since 1993, I have been blessed to have some truly great friends and mentors who have provided me with some great training experiences."